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LM52 LOD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,794 mi
Last recorded95,794 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 LOD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,794 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 95,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 90,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,604 miles

Lower engine mount bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 87,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Lower engine mount bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,114 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,248 miles

both front tyres low on edges and perished

both rear tyres perished and cracking

exhaust corroded

n/s/f lower ball joint boot perished

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,652 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,176 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r shock cover adrift

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,656 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,549 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 48,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,441 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,547 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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LM52 LOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM52 LOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM52 LOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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